Education

Artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing about strong changes in vocational schools. AI is not only being introduced into teaching, but also supports schools in governance, training organisation and better services for learners. Amid the rapid development of the digital economy, this is also a direction for improving the quality of human resources training.

July 2, 2026, marks the 50th anniversary of Sai Gon – Gia Dinh officially receiving the name of President Ho Chi Minh. Proud to bear his name, the city's education and training sector has, over the past five decades, consistently led the way in innovation, achieving remarkable milestones and making significant contributions to the development of Ho Chi Minh City and Viet Nam as a whole.

The "Digital Literacy for All" movement is a strategic initiative launched by the Party Central Committee to universalise digital skills, laying the foundation for the development of a digital workforce capable of meeting the country's development requirements in the new era.

High-quality human resources remain vital for developing strategic technology sectors and enhancing national science and technology capacity.

The Government’s issuance of Decree No.179/2026/ND-CP, which establishes a scholarship policy for students pursuing studies in basic sciences, key engineering disciplines and strategic technologies (Decree No. 179), has attracted widespread attention from higher education institutions, experts and students alike.

Against the backdrop of continuing challenges posed by tobacco and e-cigarettes to public health, particularly among young people, the Network of Universities promoting the “smoke-free campus” model was officially launched on June 23 at Viet Nam National University, Ha Noi.

In recent years, the Ministry of Education and Training has directed localities to implement digital school records at primary schools and pilot them at secondary schools, high schools, and continuing education facilities. Digital school records have the same legal validity as paper records and aim to achieve comprehensive digital transformation across educational institutions.

Alongside making the most of domestic resources, promoting cooperation with traditional partners, including Russia, carries special significance for Viet Nam in realising aspirations for national development. Progress in key areas of Viet Nam–Russia cooperation such as energy, human resources training and science and technology has provided a powerful impetus for Viet Nam to advance in the new era.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for a fundamental shift from an “education management” mindset to “education development governance”, stressing that education must stay ahead of demand in preparing high-quality human resources for Viet Nam’s next stage of development.

Twenty-nine Korean trainees will participate in the “Global Young Business Manager” programme at the Academy of Public Administration and Governance (APAG) in 2026. The programme aims to provide trainees with comprehensive insights into Viet Nam, the country’s working and business environment, and the competencies needed to work effectively in a multicultural setting.

The final round of the 35th Ho Chi Minh City Young Informatics Contest was co-organised by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology and the city’s Communist Youth Union on June 14.

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is having a profound impact on the labour market, higher education, and students’ choices of academic disciplines and careers.

In recent days, across the construction sites of schools along the border of Gia Lai Province, many soldiers in green uniforms have been seen working diligently, drenched in sweat. The timely appearance of these soldiers in green uniforms has added motivation and joy, creating anticipation for a spacious school to be completed before the start of the new school year.

More than 1.2 million students across Viet Nam sat for the first day of the 2026 national high school graduation examination on June 11, taking the two compulsory subjects of Literature and Mathematics.

With only a few days remaining before more than 1 million candidates nationwide sit the 2026 upper secondary school graduation examination and begin registering their university admission preferences, more Year 12 students are opting for fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor integrated circuit design, data science, clean energy, and biotechnology alongside traditional disciplines.

The 2026 high school graduation examination will take place from June 11 to 13. By this stage, local authorities across the country have completed extensive preparations, with a particular focus on disseminating examination regulations and creating favourable conditions for candidates.

Viet Nam secured 7th place among 45 countries and territories at the 38th Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO) 2026, earning one gold, two silver and four bronze medals and three certificates of merit.

In the remote borderland of Lai Chau Province, hundreds of engineers and workers are working around the clock at construction sites, transporting building materials across rugged mountains to build schools for children from ethnic minority communities living along the frontier.

As the school year comes to an end, many parents in Da Nang are choosing to enrol their children in summer sports and talent-development classes. These activities not only help youngsters improve their physical fitness and life skills but also reduce their dependence on electronic devices.

As Viet Nam moves into a new era of development, a generation of citizens who are physically healthy, mentally positive and strong-willed is becoming a prerequisite for realising the country’s development aspirations.